PolitiQuote

Discover video-sourced quotes by politicians

Ron Johnson: “Washington, D.C. the federal government definition is the…”

Featuring: Ron Johnson, Republican | U.S. Senate, Wisconsin

Watch on YouTube

Chairman Johnson remarks at HSGAC hearing on prison oversight

Published | Video Starts at 28:26

… to the states and local governments because they're just better at it, they're closer to it. They use a little more common sense approach. So, you know, I've frequently said Washington, D.C. the federal government definition is the law of negative unintended consequences. And I think we're seeing a lot of that here today. Again, not. Not because good intentions and not because people are working hard and, and sacrificing, but I think that's just basically true. (28:26–28:32)

CLAIM

Asserts that federal government actions often lead to negative unintended consequences.

This is an excerpt from a raw transcript. The assertions have not been audited or verified. Tap the video to view the source footage and understand the context.


Ron Johnson

Discover more from

Ron Johnson

Report A Transcription Error

Please report any error in the automated transcription.

About PolitiQuote

PolitiQuote is a civic library index to statements made by politicians in publicly available video records. The index is created automatically from transcripts, with no editorial oversight or analysis. Highlighted quotes are selected by AI. Words may be added in parentheses to offer context for the quote. There may be errors in the transcription and display, so listen to the video to ensure accuracy.

PolitiQuote is a service of Gigafact Foundation, a nonpartisan nonprofit advancing facts and information transparency, community by community.

Visit gigafact.org to learn more.